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Who is Dr. Djernes, Family Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Karisten Djernes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Djernes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Djernes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Djernes’s office at (423) 238-8880.
What languages does Dr. Djernes speak?
Dr. Djernes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Djernes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Djernes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Djernes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Djernes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karisten Djernes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Djernes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Djernes accept my insurance?
Dr. Djernes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 238-8880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Djernes accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Djernes in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Djernes' office located?
Dr. Karisten Djernes' Primary Practice
1720 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 110
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 238-8880
What is Dr. Djernes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Djernes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841581865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Djernes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Djernes
What is Dr. Karisten Djernes's specialty?
Dr. Djernes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Karisten Djernes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Djernes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, Bradley Medical Center, Llc, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karisten Djernes accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Karisten Djernes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karisten Djernes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Djernes's office at (423) 238-8880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karisten Djernes?
Please contact Dr. Djernes's office at (423) 238-8880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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